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Read Matthew 1:18- 25 (New Living)

“Take time with Me.  The reason for different translations is to read different ways of interpreting the same story.  Sit down with Me in the living room at Christmas Mountain.”

“The story of Mary and Joseph is a love story.  Joseph did not know how to react to what Mary had been told by the Angel Gabriel.  One heard directly God’s voice, the other did not.  It was not until Joseph had his own encounter that he was able to be at peace.”

Read LUKE 1:1-22 (NEW KING JAMES)

Focus on Luke 1:13-14

“Do not be afraid…for your prayer is heard…and you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice…”

“My Child, I see that you’ve had a stressful time lately.  Remember, this is about relationship. This is about spending time with Me and hearing My heart for you.”

Read Luke 1:46-55  NEW CENTURY VERSION

“Son, I love you.  Today, I am looking with you at the Song of Mary, and looking at the words ‘He has filled the hungry with good things’.  It is My desire and heart that you eat good things.  It is my desire that you be lifted up from a low place.”

Read Matthew 1:1-25

“Son, it has been awhile.  Come to My heart.  Leave your daily concerns and come away with My Holy Spirit and come and visit Christmas Mountain.  Walk again through the gates of Christmas Mountain.  Come, come to My house, where we will spend time together.  I will be with you; I will bless you.”

“We will be together. We will rest. Come, into My house.  Have a cup of warm, hot chocolate. Find rest and comfort for your wounded soul.”

Read MATTHEW 1:18-25 (NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION)

“Come to Christmas Mountain, again and again. Yes, be encouraged that Christmas Mountain is also ‘Father Christmas Mountain’.  I am Father Christmas, My Child.  I want you to enter into a place of healing and belonging where you are always welcome and always accepted.  It is time for fear to become something that belongs in the past; not your present. Love will overcome the fear that you have felt in your life.”

Read Isaiah 9:6
 

“Using Scripture, come to Me tonight.  Meditate on these names – Everlasting Father, Wonderful Counsellor, Prince of Peace. This is who I am.  Come and journal with Me, this is who you are, speaking to your heart.”

“See yourself walking through to the Father’s house and sitting on the sofa, the Wonderful Father on the armchair.”

Read Matthew 1 (REVISED STANDARD VERSION)
 

“Yes, I know it has been a long day for you. Much has happened since we last talked. Step back into the love that is with Me. Fix your eyes on the love that is with Me.  Fix your eyes on a vision of the Father. Oh, My eyes are tender to your wounds, worries and fears.  I’m here to speak with you; and to bring you comfort.  Walk through the gates of Christmas Mountain. Do not be afraid to bring to Me all your fears and concerns, and worries.”

Read Luke 2:1-26 (New Living Translation)

“Come with Me to the stereo; Let Me put on some classic Christmas instrumental music on in the background, as we continue to enjoy company together.  My home is your home.  I desire for you to be at home in the Father’s heart.”

Read Matthew: 1-23
 

“Come with Me; let’s go to the fireplace.  Let Me put some more wood in the stove, and keep the fire burning.  I will keep you warm tonight. You can rest with Me.  Let Me grab the log and place it on the fire. You hear the crackling sound of fire.  You will be kept safe, warm.”

Matthew 1:24 -25 NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE

“Come, let us go the Father’s house, and to the second floor.  Come with Me and turn into the study room. This is the room where we study, reflect and listen to worship. Let Me speak to you.”